Whenever any Animal that has bitten a person, or whenever a known or suspected rabid Animal is picked up by any agent of the City, such Animal shall be confined for a period of ten (10) days. Upon proof by the Owner of a current rabies vaccination, the Owner may quarantine the Animal at his/her residence. Such Animal shall not be permitted to come in contact with other animals or persons, and the Animal must be on a leash not exceeding four (4) feet in length when taken from the place of quarantine. If no proof of a current rabies vaccination is provided, or upon the decision of the Owner or Animal Control Officer, said Animal will be quarantined at the Animal Shelter or a licensed veterinary clinic for the term of the quarantine, at the expense of the Owner paid in advance. Said Animal shall not be removed from the place of quarantine without written permission from the City Council or the Animal Control Office. If said Animal is not claimed within fifteen (15) days following expiration of the quarantine period, then the Animal shall be disposed of in accord with § 4-622 below.
[§ 4-618 amended by Ord. No. 07-02, effective March 1, 2007.]